scientific technology project manager.

job summary:
The candidate would be joining a small, mission-driven team within a large organization. A self-starter possessing the ability to quickly absorb information and drive assignments to completion with limited oversight is required. Excellent organizational ability, combined with flexibility and adaptability in working with multiple, diverse companies and in handling rapidly changing priorities is essential. The candidate will lead coordination between multiple parties internal and external to the organization to project manage technical development, bug fixes, design updates, and content of a global scientific community platform, Green Chemistry for Sustainability. The candidate will identify, prioritize, review and test updates. They will also moderate user-generated content and identify, edit, review and possibly write relevant content for the platform. They will effectively interact with multiple people on the team, be highly responsive to queries and requests, calmly navigate ambiguity, and develop and maintain trust of sensitive information and of people. The role includes collaboration with team members to determine and prioritize programs, initiatives, and events. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are required as well as a technology-savvy approach. Finally, the candidate will perform other related tasks for the GCI such as reviewing and updating websites.

Work design: Works under general supervision. Remote work possible; Hybrid work preferred with work in DC office twice per week. Resolves non-routine problems by applying general policies, practices, procedures, and principles. Performs in-depth analyses of standard problems.

Software Details: Required proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Drupal, Wordpress, and/or other CMSs. Use of task management software helpful. Willingness to learn new software platforms utilized by both internal and external stakeholders required. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (esp. Photoshop, Premiere, and InDesign), Canva, and Social Media tools a plus.

Work to be performed includes:

• Project Management - Green Chemistry for Sustainability
  
  
  • Identify key performance metrics, analyze data, and make recommendations
    
    
  • Strategy development and implementation
    
    
  • Ability to work with other teams within ACS and third-party vendors
    
    
  • Development, implementation, and review SOPs
    
    
  • Identifying opportunities to develop new partnerships and willingness to take initiative to move potential collaborations forward
  
  
  
• Point of Contact for Website Development and Design vendors
  
  
  • Identify and prioritize bug fixes and updates to platform and websites
    
    
  • Coordinate work with technical teams
    
    
  • Coordinate design improvements with design team
    
    
  • Coordinate priorities with partner organizations
    
    
  • Weekly meetings with technical and design vendors
    
    
  • Review and testing of deployments
  
  
  
• Communication & Community Building
  
  
  • Surveying community, website usability testing
    
    
  • Administering/moderating community-generated content
    
    
  • Selection of content to be highlighted
    
    
  • Support in preparing communications relevant to Platform and other initiatives
    
    
  • Outreach at chemistry events
    
    
  • Management of social media channels, including engagement with other accounts. Assessment of how social media is meeting organizational or program objectives
    
    
  • Proofreading/reviewing communications
    
    
  • Working with partners and community members to coordinate content promotion and increase engagement with the Platform
    
    
  • Responding to community member questions, feedback, and concerns and elevating requests when appropriate
    
    
  • Graphic design support for communications materials, including social media posts (nice to have)
  
  
  
• Reviewing and updating content on other websites
  
  
  • Management of SharePoint filing system
    
    
  • Generating reports

Required skills and attributes:

• Passionate about and capable of excellent organization and time management
  
  
• Self-starter with a customer-service focus
  
  
• Excellent people skills. Able to work well with internal and external stakeholders, including technical and industrial professionals.
  
  
• Proficient with technology, willing to troubleshoot IT systems and websites
  
  
• Background in sustainability, green chemistry, scientific and/or mission-driven issues
  
  
• Ability to review and edit scientific content is desirable.

 
location: WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
job type: Contract
salary: $35 - 40 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

• Project Management - Green Chemistry for Sustainability
  
  
  • Identify key performance metrics, analyze data, and make recommendations
    
    
  • Strategy development and implementation
    
    
  • Ability to work with other teams within ACS and third-party vendors
    
    
  • Development, implementation, and review SOPs
    
    
  • Identifying opportunities to develop new partnerships and willingness to take initiative to move potential collaborations forward
  
  
  
• Point of Contact for Website Development and Design vendors
  
  
  • Identify and prioritize bug fixes and updates to platform and websites
    
    
  • Coordinate work with technical teams
    
    
  • Coordinate design improvements with design team
    
    
  • Coordinate priorities with partner organizations outside of ACS
    
    
  • Weekly meetings with technical and design vendors
    
    
  • Review and testing of deployments
  
  
  
• Communication & Community Building
  
  
  • Surveying community, website usability testing
    
    
  • Administering/moderating community-generated content
    
    
  • Selection of content to be highlighted
    
    
  • Support in preparing communications relevant to Platform and other initiatives
    
    
  • Outreach at chemistry events
    
    
  • Management of social media channels, including engagement with other accounts. Assessment of how social media is meeting organizational or program objectives
    
    
  • Proofreading/reviewing communications
    
    
  • Working with partners and community members to coordinate content promotion and increase engagement with the Platform
    
    
  • Responding to community member questions, feedback, and concerns and elevating requests when appropriate
    
    
  • Graphic design support for communications materials, including social media posts (nice to have)
  
  
  
• Reviewing and updating content on other websites
  
  
  • Including acsgcipr.org, learning.acsgcipr.org, reagents.acsgcipr.org, and acs.org/gci
    
    
  • Management of SharePoint filing system
    
    
  • Generating reports

 
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

 
skills:

Manager (5 years of experience is required)

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.